Pelvic fractures occur infrequently, however, they are:
A. never fatal
B. responsible for a relatively high percentage of deaths
C. not to be splinted in the prehospital setting
D. rarely painful, and as a result they are often misdiagnosed
Answer: B. responsible for a relatively high percentage of deaths
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The abbreviation CPT-4 stands for:
A) Common Procedural Terms, 4th Edition. B) Current Procedural Terminology, 4th Edition. C) Common Physician Terminology, 4th Edition. D) Current Physician Terminology, 4th Edition.
To test a patient's capillary refill, the EMT will:
A) apply gentle pressure to the radial pulse and watch color changes to the hand. B) firmly compress and then release pressure on the nail bed. C) examine the inside lining of one or both eyelids. D) apply pressure and then release that pressure from the arm.